EA and FIFA ended their long-standing partnership a few years again, and although the latter has mentioned that it’s working by itself recreation with new companions (2K, in keeping with some previous experiences), it seems to be it has partnered with one other firm for esports-specific purposes- and itβs an organization with loads of expertise within the soccer sim style.
Konami has introduced that it has entered into an settlement with FIFA that may see the 2 entities collaborating on esports improvement worldwide. For starters, two FIFA World Cup esports occasions can be held over the course of this yr, together with one which has kicked off this yr, with gamers competing towards one another by way of Konamiβs free-to-play soccer sim,Β eFootball, on PC and consoles.
Whether or not we will anticipate Konami and FIFAβs collaboration to increase past esports at any time sooner or later stays to be seen. Keep tuned for extra particulars within the coming weeks and months.
